Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose:

The Academic Advisor II, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Meets and corresponds with graduate students to provide academic advice and guidance.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources and departments.
• Answers inquiries and provides information to prospective students, current students and parents.
• Assists graduate students with adds/drops, withdrawals, changes of curriculum and other academic processes.
• Provides input on graduate students’ academic status and decisions.
• Reviews academic records and test scores to monitor graduate student progress and degree requirements.
• Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications.
• Provides input and support for master's admission process.
• Coordinates graduate ambassador program and team.
• Coordinates graduate program events and activities including new student orientation.
• Serves as the staff liaison for graduate student organizations in the department.
• Prepares academic and departmental documents and reports.
• Provides support for faculty on academic-related activities.
• Occasionally work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  
  

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX
  
  

About Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University is a national and international leader in mechanical engineering education. Our scholarship, research, and service to our communities are supported by recruiting and nurturing top students, faculty, and staff passionate about learning, advancing human knowledge, and making high-impact contributions to society.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.